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my new double barrel root rangers

06-06-2012, 09:38 PM

thought i would start a different thread for the double barrel root ranger. my original thread on the root ranger focuses on the original single barrel root ranger and larger single barrel 1/2'' threaded root ranger.

of course if you're here, then you're interested in the new double barrel root rangers. so read on and continue to come back as i will be filling in this thread with new action shots and some videos including a clear test pipe with the double rr in action.

this is the twin .045 turbines, the real power comes when it's paired up to a monster machine. in my case i was running my 4000 psi x 18 gpm jetter. the specs on the double nozzle should be around 9 gpm at 4000 psi total using 3/8'' hose x 75'. the pulling power is crazy. the coverage is much more than a single root ranger.

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had a chance to really play with it today on 2 of the 3 jobs i did today. didn't want to chance it on a 3'' line so i used the single barrel root ranger on that one instead.

once again the pulling power is like a freight train. if you're impressed by the single barrel root ranger, you'll be more than double impressed by the double root ranger. the head on the double has been designed as a spear head cutter that will plow through most stoppages and roots to allow the rear twin turbines to do their magic.

here is a shot of the catch i pulled back today on a 4'' line into a 6'' main.

he's some of the jet blast coming back from 45' downstream running at 4000# in a 4'' line.

only had a 3'' outside abs c/o that picked up a 4'' main underground downstream. line 100% plugged with ficus roots in a 6'' lateral. figured i'll try to see if the double barrel root ranger can navigate the 3'' and drop into the 4'' then continue into the 6'' main.

i doubt they designed the double for a 3'' line with 90's, but guess what? it navigated the 3'' into the 4'' and cleared the 6'' to the 60' mark before i pulled it back. coming back was not a real challenge as it got stuck, i just powered it up and went downstream, turning the hose to find the proper angle to pull back out of the 3'' pipe and fittings.

home owner was use to every 6 months of snaking due to a 3'' c/o. i was recommended by the regular plumber to jet the line. something tells me the double root ranger will not be back for a while

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i would think that it would have to be a 8'' or larger line. most of my access points are 3-4''. this pulls so hard, the only chance of it flipping is in a city main.

remember this was a 6'' main line stoppage with ficus roots. took some time to get the rotors to the roots. once you can punch a hole, the roots are history as there is nothing that the twin rotors at 4000# can't cut.

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im gonna have to get up there and come to a jetter call with you and witness this beast in action... maybe i can talk my bosses into getting one... but their philosphy is cant clear it dig it up.............